Singapore CO₂ Emissions
Singapore emitted 54 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 0.14% of the global total. That ranks it 55th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 9.24 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Singapore emit?
Singapore produced 54 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Singapore accounts for 0.14% of it.
With a population of about 5.8 million, that is 9.24 tonnes per person, 2.0 times the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Singapore since 1990
Annual emissions in Singapore have risen by 24% since 1990, from 44 million tonnes to 54 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 13%. Emissions peaked in 1994 at 60 million tonnes and are now 10% below that level.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the largest source of CO₂ in Singapore, at about 59% of the total, followed by gas at 39% and coal at 2%.
How Singapore compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Singapore in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | Austria | 56.37 | 0.15% | 6.18 |
| 54 | Belarus | 55.82 | 0.14% | 6.16 |
| 55 | Singapore | 53.92 | 0.14% | 9.24 |
| 56 | Greece | 53.36 | 0.14% | 5.31 |
| 57 | Israel | 52.64 | 0.14% | 5.61 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Singapore has emitted about 2.2 billion tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is 0.12% of the cumulative global total, compared with 0.14% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Singapore emit per year?
Singapore emitted 54 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is 0.14% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in Singapore?
About 9.24 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 2.0 times the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Singapore rising or falling?
They have risen by 13% over the last ten years and risen by 24% since 1990. Emissions peaked in 1994 at 60 million tonnes and are now 10% below that level.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in Singapore?
Oil is the largest source, responsible for about 59% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by gas at 39%.
About the data. Figures are annual carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels and from industry, such as cement production. They are counted where the emissions happen and do not include land-use change, other greenhouse gases, or emissions from imported goods.
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025), processed by Our World in Data and used under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Latest year available: 2024.
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